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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Airbag may not deploy. Airbag may not deploy Published 2015-08-12.
What to do now
Replace driver's air bag unit.
Units affected
7
Recall number
R-2015-164
Official notice
2015-08-12
The hazard
The hazard
Airbag may not deploy
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: VW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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